“Mushballs,” first inferred to exist on Jupiter, may fall within the atmospheres of all the solar system’s giant planets. The post Hail-like “Mushballs” May Fall on All Our Giant Planets appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Misfit Meteorite Sheds Light on Solar System History
Scientists have discovered the first meteorite that doesn’t fall into one of two fundamental groups. The meteorite provides a unique glimpse into the era of asteroid formation and migration. The post Misfit Meteorite Sheds Light on Solar System History appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAmateur Spots Possible New Impact Flash at Jupiter
An amateur astronomer has discovered a possible new impact flash in Jupiter’s equatorial region. Observers may yet see the dark impact scar. The post Amateur Spots Possible New Impact Flash at Jupiter appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMaking Time for Morning Comets
If you like mixing comets with the quietude of observing in the small hours, September opens with five fuzzy vagabonds just waiting for a visit. The post Making Time for Morning Comets appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAstronomers Discover Asteroid that Flies Close to the Sun
Newly discovered asteroid 2021 PH27 orbits the Sun in just 113 days. The post Astronomers Discover Asteroid that Flies Close to the Sun appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDiscovery of a Recent Martian Mudslide
A geologically recent landslide on Mars appears like mudslides on Earth — but it would have required water during a time when Mars was expected to be dry. The post Discovery of a Recent Martian Mudslide appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreVenus: Thin-skinned and Likely to Blow
Scientists found a strange little volcanic feature on the edge of a Venusian corona, giving further credence to the theory that the planet has a thin outer layer and an active interior. The post Venus: Thin-skinned and Likely to Blow appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSaturn Has a Fuzzy Core, Too
New research reveals that Saturn, like Jupiter, has a “fuzzy” core that extends 60% of the way to its surface, a finding that is changing how astronomers think about giant planets. The post Saturn Has a Fuzzy Core, Too appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreGale Crater on Mars: An Ancient Lake or Just Puddles?
A new study suggests that wind, not water, created the rock layers in Gale Crater, where the Curiosity rover roams. The post Gale Crater on Mars: An Ancient Lake or Just Puddles? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMars Perseverance Rover Hits a Snag on First Sampling Attempt
Perseverance came up empty on its first attempt to grab and stow a sample of Mars. The post Mars Perseverance Rover Hits a Snag on First Sampling Attempt appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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